About the Job
We are looking for a highly organized and results-driven Operations Project Manager to join our LATAM PMO team. In this role, you will own and lead end-to-end operational projects and programs across multiple countries, partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to drive successful implementation, process improvements, and business transformation initiatives.
As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, monitoring, and delivering complex projects while ensuring alignment with business objectives, timelines, quality standards, and stakeholder expectations. You will play a critical role in identifying risks, solving roadblocks, driving change management activities, and ensuring projects are successfully transitioned into business-as-usual operations.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end project execution from initiation through implementation and closure.
- Develop project plans, timelines, milestones, governance structures, and communication plans.
- Coordinate cross-functional and multicultural teams across multiple LATAM markets.
- Manage stakeholder relationships and ensure alignment on priorities, risks, dependencies, and deliverables.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks while proactively resolving issues.
- Monitor project performance and communicate progress to senior leadership.
- Drive change management initiatives to support successful adoption of new processes, tools, and ways of working.
- Manage project documentation, status reporting, lessons learned, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support operational excellence through process optimization and best practice implementation.
About the Candidate
The ideal candidate is an experienced Project Manager with a strong track record of delivering complex, cross-functional projects in dynamic and fast-paced environments. You are an effective communicator, a proactive problem solver, and a natural leader who can influence stakeholders at all levels without direct authority.
You thrive in ambiguity, demonstrate strong attention to detail, and can balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution. You are comfortable managing multiple priorities simultaneously and are passionate about driving operational improvements and business results.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, Project Management, or a related discipline.
- Advanced English and Spanish communication skills; Portuguese is a plus.
- Minimum of 5 years of Project Management experience leading complex initiatives.
- PMP Certification is required.
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies such as PMI, Agile, Scrum, and/or PDCA.
- Experience managing projects across multiple countries and working with multicultural teams.
- Proven experience in risk management, stakeholder management, change management, and process improvement.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and project planning tools such as MS Project and Smartsheet.
Our Benefits
- Flexible working environment
- Volunteer time off
- LinkedIn Learning
- Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)
NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including résumé screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQ’s principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions, require accommodations, or wish to request human review were permitted by law, please contact your local HR representative. For more information, please visit NIQ’s AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/info/niqs-ai-safety-policies/
About NIQ
NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.
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Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At NIQ, we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities and markets we serve. We believe that embracing a wide range of perspectives drives innovation and excellence. All employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to join us in making a meaningful impact. To learn more about our ongoing efforts in diversity and inclusion, please visit the https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, Project Management, or a related discipline
- Advanced English and Spanish communication skills
- Portuguese communication skills
- Minimum of 5 years of project management experience leading complex initiatives
- PMP Certification
- Knowledge of project management methodologies including PMI, Agile, Scrum, and/or PDCA
- Experience managing projects across multiple countries and multicultural teams
- Experience in risk management, stakeholder management, change management, and process improvement
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Proficiency with project planning tools such as Microsoft Project and Smartsheet
NielsenIQ Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about NielsenIQ and has not been reviewed or approved by NielsenIQ.
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Parental & Family Support — Public materials highlight paid parental leave in the U.S., with additional paid disability time for birth parents. Parental leave is positioned as a standout element of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Unlimited or flexible PTO is referenced alongside paid holidays and sick leave, providing broad time-off options in many roles. Actual use can vary by team norms, but the formal breadth is notable.
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Flexible Benefits — Work-from-home and hybrid arrangements are supported in many roles, with remote-friendly practices described across business lines. Flexibility is frequently positioned as a meaningful advantage.
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